A reader told The Catholic Messenger, “The church should stay out of politics!” That phrase echoed during the run-up to …Read More
Category: Opinion
Recite the rosary for priests
To the Editor: To my fellow Christians, I hope you realize that the attack on God and Christianity is intensifying …Read More
What’s in a name?
By Patrick Schmadeke What could the ideas of Shakespeare and a 14-year-old in the Juvenile Justice Center (JJC) have in …Read More
Climate change is fast
To the Editor: I am writing to express alarm about rapid climate change. Scientists agree that climate change is occurring …Read More
Cradle the baby Jesus
The time came for Mary to give birth to her firstborn son. She wrapped him in swaddling clothes and laid …Read More
Christmas: Blessed beginnings
By Corinne Winter Christmas Day is here, or will be in a few days. What happens next? Children may find …Read More
No more restrictions on guns
To the Editor: I hope the Iowa Legislature doesn’t follow the advice of our Iowa Catholic bishops calling for more …Read More
